China-France youth camp in Taizhou blends culture and technology

Participants in the China-France youth exchange camp pose for a group photo. [Photo/The official news website of Taizhou]

A 12-day China-France youth exchange camp focusing on culture and digital innovation concluded at Taizhou Vocational and Technical College in East China's Zhejiang province on April 7, bringing together students to explore cooperation in cultural exchange and vocational education.

During the program, French students visited sites including Taizhou Museum, Ziyang Street, and Huangyan Museum, experiencing the local heritage and traditional crafts. They also engaged in courses on AI, virtual reality design, drone operation, and robotics. Students from both countries worked together on projects that integrated technology with cultural expression.

A digital co-creation workshop formed a key part of the program. During discussions on AI, students and faculty explored its applications in cultural production, as well as related technical and ethical issues. In another session, participants used AI-generated content tools to produce short videos featuring Taizhou's landscapes and traditional culture, combining international perspectives with local themes.

Organizers said the camp strengthened mutual understanding and provided a platform for future cooperation. The college plans to expand exchanges with French institutions to support talent development and international collaboration in vocational education.